"Daily Death" August 1 Readings: Matthew 16:1-28, Mark 8:10-9:1, Luke 9:18-27
Reading the Bible Chronologically in 2026 This year, we will read the Bible chronologically, as it happened, instead of simply reading from Genesis to Revelation. The Old Testament is approximately 3/4 of the Bible, but we will give more emphasis to the New Testament, spending half the year in the Old Testament and half in the New. Bible Readings : Matthew 16:1-28, Mark 8:10-9:1, Luke 9:18-27 In Bible Gateway, we will link to the NIV this year, though you can choose any version you prefer. Background: This is one of our most significant readings. Powerful truths abound. It syncs up with our reading from a few days ago in John 6, when Jesus began to lay down his harsher tea chings and saw many disciples turn away. There is a clear bit of humor in Matthew 16:7. Jesus warns the disciples about the leaven of the Pharisees, and they hold a discussion in which they decide that Jesus is upset because they didn't bring any bread. Clueless. This brin...